The foremost goal of healthcare professionals is to provide care and aid to those in need. Sadly, as the frequency of workplace violence in hospital settings continues to rise, it has become all too common for healthcare workers to face violence or compromised safety while on shift. This unacceptable reality should not be normalized.
Historically, behavioral health centers such as acute psychiatric settings had a higher incidence of violence. However, in the present day, workplace assaults occur across the entire healthcare industry, with the majority of assaults being from patients and their families. Registered Nurses (RNs) nationwide report a 20% increase in workplace violence since November 2020.